The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Morton Grove listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Morton Grove, IL
40 repair companies serve Morton Grove from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Morton Grove itself, and the rest are spread across Skokie (8), Glenview (7), and Chicago (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Northshore Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Morton Grove. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Morton Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Morton Grove: A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (2.5 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Morton Grove
Most dryer calls in Morton Grove come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Morton Grove
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Morton Grove, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Morton Grove do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Morton Grove
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Morton Grove
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Morton Grove technician which parts to bring.